The full list of Philippine holidays in 2022 and 2023, including regular, special non-working, and special working holidays. Updated regularly.
Plotting your vacations ahead of time? Suppose you are a human resource specialist who needs to calculate monthly salaries. In any case, below is a list of Philippine regular and special holidays to help you plot your vacations and salary calculations.
What are regular holidays?
Generally, there are two types of holidays in the Philippines, namely, regular holidays and special non-working holidays. These are given holidays with set dates when you do not have to check the internet to make sure there is no work. Some examples of this are New Year’s Day and Christmas Day.
However, there are also regular holidays with a set day of the week instead of a specific date like Holy Week. Like the start and end of Holy Week, the dates of these Islamic holidays also change annually as they follow the lunar calendar. During regular holidays, there is no work, and employees are entitled to their full day’s compensation.
Regular holidays in the Philippines in 2022
As per Proclamation No. 1236, the following are the regular holidays for 2022:
January
New Year’s Day: January 1, 2022 (Saturday)
April
Araw ng Kagitingan: April 9, 2022 (Saturday)
Maundy Thursday: April 14, 2022 (Thursday)
Good Friday: April 15, 2022 (Friday)
May
Labor Day: May 1, Sunday
Eid’l Fitr (Ramadan): May 3, 2022 (Tuesday)
June
Independence Day: June 12, 2022 (Sunday)
Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice): July 9, 2022 (Sunday)
August
National Heroes Day: August 29, 2022 (Monday)
November
Bonifacio Day: November 30, 2022 (Wednesday)
December
Christmas Day: December 25, 2022 (Sunday)
Rizal Day: December 30, 2022 (Friday)
Read More: Updated 2024 Holidays in the Philippines
How are employees paid during regular holidays?
When the regular holiday falls on an ordinary work day, all workers are to receive their basic daily wage even without coming in to render. However, should they come in for work on a holiday, they are to receive 200% of their daily wage.
Suppose the holiday also falls on a rest day, the working employee is entitled to 260% of their daily wage. But what if an employee works beyond eight hours during a holiday which is also a rest day? In that case, they are entitled to compensation equivalent to 260% multiplied by 130% for every hour worked in excess of the regular eight hours.
What is a special non-working holiday?
Unlike regular holidays, special holidays are more flexible. Furthermore, the “no work, no pay” applies during special non-working holidays, unless there is a company policy that says otherwise. However, employees who do report during a special holiday get a premium equal to 30% of their daily wage.
Special non-working days in the Philippines in 2022
February
Chinese New Year: February 1, 2022 (Tuesday)
EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary: February 25, 2022 (Friday)
April
Black Saturday: April 16, 2022 (Saturday)
May
National and Local Elections: May 9, 2022 (Monday)
August
Ninoy Aquino Day: August 21, 2022 (Sunday)
October
Eve of All Saint’s Day: October 31, 2022 (Monday)
November
All Saints’ Day: November 1, 2022 (Tuesday)
December
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary: December 8, 2022 (Thursday)
How are employees paid during a special non-working holiday?
Employees who do not come to work during a special non-working holiday is not entitled to any compensation. However, employees who come to work during a special non-working holiday are entitled to 130% of their daily wage. Furthermore, a worker reporting to work during a special non-working holiday which is also a rest day is entitled to 150% of their daily basic wage.
Philippine holidays in 2023
Planning your schedule for 2023 in the Philippines? Here’s a list of the official holidays for the year to help you make the most of your time. Whether you’re a local resident or a traveler visiting the country, knowing the Philippine holidays in advance will enable you to prepare for festivities and important occasions throughout the year. Below is the schedule of public holidays in 2023, so you can mark your calendars and plan your activities accordingly.
Regular holidays in the Philippines in 2023
For those looking further beyond the year and into the next, below is the list of national holidays for 2023 as per Proclamation 42 signed last August 2022.
January 2023 Holidays
New Year’s Day: January 1, 2023 (Sunday)
Chinese New Year: January 22, 2023 (Sunday)
April 2023 Holidays
Maundy Thursday: April 6, 2023 (Thursday)
Good Friday: April 7, 2023 ( Friday)
Easter Sunday: April 9, 2023 (Sunday)
Araw ng Kagitingan: April 10, 2023 (Monday nearest April 9)
May 2023 Holidays
Labor Day: May 1, 2023 (Monday)
June 2023 Holidays
Independence Day: June 12, 2023 (Monday)
August 2023 Holidays
National Heroes Day: August 28, 2023 (Monday)
November 2023 Holidays
Bonifacio Day (Monday nearest November 30): November 27, 2023 (Monday)
December 2023 Holidays
Christmas Day: December 25, 2023 (Monday)
Rizal Day: December 30, 2023 (Saturday)
Special non-working holidays in 2023
Furthermore, Proclamation No. 90 also adjusted holidays for 2023 to encourage local tourism. Below are the special non-working holiday events for 2023:
January 2023 Holidays
Day after New Year’s Day: January 2, 2023 (Monday)
February 2023 Holidays
EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary: February 25, 2023 (Saturday)
April 2023 Holidays
Black Saturday: April 8, 2023 (Saturday)
August 2023 Holidays
Ninoy Aquino Day: August 21, 2023 (Monday)
November 2023 Holidays
All Saints’ Day: November 1, 2023 (Wednesday)
All Soul’s Day (Additional Special Non-Working Day): November 2, 2023 (Thursday)
December 2023 Holidays
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary: December 8, 2023 (Friday)
Last Day of the Year: December 31, 2023 (Sunday)
Additional Special Working Holidays
In addition to the official regular and special non-working holidays, there are also announced special working holidays to mark important calendar dates for their observance. In the case of special working holidays, employers are not required to pay a premium for employees who come to work.
2022 Special Working Holidays
All Souls’ Day: November 2, 2022 (Wednesday)
Christmas Eve: December 24, 2022 (Saturday)
2023 Special Working Holidays
All Souls’ Day: November 2, 2023 (Thursday)
Christmas Eve: December 24, 2023 (Sunday)
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